Ella Smoking is harmful to physical and mental health. Even the cigarette factory itself is aware of this fact. Every cigarette box is marked with this statement to remind smokers, but even so, smokers still enjoy it. The main reason is that the harm of smoking is not clearly presented in front of everyone, so it is necessary to understand what harm smoking does to people.
The changes that the human body slowly undergoes after smoking
1. Lung damage
Smoking will damage the lungs, I believe this is known to most people, because after smoking, smoke tar and low-temperature coal tar will settle in the lungs, damaging the health of the lungs. In addition, smoking will also cause shortness of breath. It can be seen that people who smoke in daily life have poor physical strength and will have difficulty breathing after a little exercise. When these groups enter the elderly stage, they are more likely to develop chronic obstructive emphysema than others, and relevant data show that smokers are more likely to develop lung cancer than non-smokers.
2. Dental diseases
Smoking is most directly related to the oral cavity, so it will cause yellowing of teeth, and the tar contained in cigarettes will also cause some dental diseases and may even cause oral cancer. Most smokers basically have varying degrees of bad breath, and green sputum is sometimes accompanied when they cough. Relevant data show that among lovers, nearly 20% break up because of smoking.
3. Arteriosclerosis
Compared with non-smokers, smokers are more likely to suffer from vascular sclerosis, and the death rate is also relatively high. From the perspective of blood vessel cleanliness, non-smokers have healthier blood vessels and a lower chance of vascular sclerosis.
4. Decreased male sperm
Smoking will affect the quality and quantity of sperm in men. Tests have shown that the sperm concentration of men who smoke is significantly lower than that of non-smokers. This is because cigarettes contain some toxins, and these toxins will affect the activity of sperm and affect the concentration of sperm. They will also destroy the plant cells of male sperm to a certain extent. Under the premise of affecting men's fertility, even pregnancy will affect the health of the baby.
5. Gastric ulcer
One of the most obvious harmful substances in tobacco is tar, and this substance will weaken the sensitivity of the stomach, so it is easy to be overwhelmed when dealing with Helicobacter pylori. Therefore, smokers are more likely to get gastric ulcers than non-smokers.
6. Unsmooth skin
Smokers are very prone to skin problems, such as acne and acne on the face, because the blood flow rate will be affected after smoking, and when the blood flow rate slows down, the chance of skin problems and infections will increase, and once skin problems occur in smokers, it will be more difficult to repair.
How to quit smoking
1. Eliminate anxiety and anxiety
Are stressful work situations a major trigger for you to smoke? If so, remove all smoking supplies around you and change your office environment and work procedures. Put some sugar-free gum, fresh fruits, fruit juices and pure water in the workplace, take more short breaks, and exercise outdoors for more than ten minutes.
2. Weight problem
After quitting smoking, your weight will usually continue to increase, usually by 5-8 pounds. Smokers who quit smoking will reduce the body's metabolic rate and eat more food to replace smoking. Therefore, smokers will lose a few kilograms in the short term after quitting smoking. However, they can cope with weight gain by increasing their exercise intensity, because increasing exercise intensity can speed up metabolism. It is best to eat snacks that are fat-free. In addition, drink more water so that your stomach is not empty.
3. Improve the concept of quitting smoking and drinking
With a clear goal of changing the office environment and old habits related to smoking, those who quit smoking and drinking will be reminded of their confidence to no longer smoke. You should have the idea that your taste buds and sense of smell will get better after a few days of quitting smoking and drinking.
4. Find alternatives
One of the key tasks after quitting smoking is to find alternatives to not smoking when tempted.
5. Bet
Some people who have smoked before have gained good experience in quitting smoking and drinking. One of the results is to publicly quit smoking and win the support of their friends and colleagues.
